Children’s rights: Every day and everywhere—Book 1

$16.95

By Dr Anne Kennedy

Children’s rights: Every day and everywhere is focused on the concept of children’s rights and how these rights are promoted and protected, with a particular focus on the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006). As parents/carers and educators, becoming more familiar with these UN Conventions is a suitable beginning for increasing understanding about the nature of children’s rights and their practical implications.

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Children’s rights: Every day and everywhere is focused on the concept of children’s rights and how these rights are promoted and protected, with a particular focus on two important United Nations (UN) Conventions: the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006). As parents/carers and educators, becoming more familiar with these UN Conventions is a suitable beginning for increasing understanding about the nature of children’s rights and their practical implications. Book 1 of this Everyday Learning Series title explores topics such as:

setting the context for children’s rights in Australia

the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

guiding documents

children’s right to play

teaching and learning with children about rights and responsibilities.